Self Love Journaling with God

Shawnda Dewberry

Self-Love Journaling with God is a faith-based podcast for women who are in a healing season and desire peace, clarity, and deeper spiritual growth. This Christian self-love podcast invites you to learn how to love yourself through God’s love, renew your mind with Scripture, and grow in your identity in Christ—one journal page at a time. Hosted by Shawnda Dewberry, licensed clinician and Christian journaling guide, each episode blends faith-based journaling, psychology-informed insight, and Bible journaling prompts to support emotional healing with God. Through gentle reflection, prayer journaling, and guided journaling with God, you’ll explore self-worth, overcome negative self-talk, and learn to see yourself the way God sees you. This podcast is for women seeking Christian encouragement, healing emotional wounds, and walking closely with God through a self-love journey rooted in faith. If you’re looking for a Christian podcast for women that combines spiritual journaling, Scripture, and practical tools for growth, this space is for you.

  1. Shame vs Guilt: Know the Difference 1 John 1:9

    5D AGO

    Shame vs Guilt: Know the Difference 1 John 1:9

    Send a text In this episode, Shame vs. Guilt: Know the Difference, we’re breaking down the spiritual and emotional difference between conviction (which lovingly invites you back to God) and shame (which pushes you into hiding). Using 1 John 1:9 (KJV) as our anchor, you’ll learn how to recognize shame when it’s subtle—like overthinking, shrinking back, self-disqualifying, or feeling like you have to “get it together” before you pray. Together, we’ll walk through a Bible-based perspective on shame, a practical emotional lens, and a step-by-step journaling practice to help you respond with truth instead of self-attack. You’ll journal through the key question: “Is this drawing me toward God… or into hiding?” plus two clear prompts with real-life examples to help you identify what you’re feeling and what to do next. You’ll also create a simple Return Plan for the week: 1 prayer, 1 repair step, and 1 gentle boundary—so you can move forward with peace, clarity, and self-love rooted in God’s grace. Perfect for women in a healing season, anyone battling guilt, shame spirals, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or feeling “not enough,” and anyone learning how to journal with God for emotional healing and spiritual growth. Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! For Live Co-Journaling & Women support circle...Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! ...

    22 min
  2. How to Feel Worthy Again After Rejection

    FEB 26

    How to Feel Worthy Again After Rejection

    Send a text Rejection can hit your heart hard—and make you question your worth. In this episode of Self-Love Journaling With God, you’ll learn how to feel worthy again after rejection without spiraling, people-pleasing, or begging to be chosen. We’ll walk through a faith-rooted, practical reset using Isaiah 41:10 (KJV), a relatable Bible story, and a simple journaling practice to help you separate what happened from who you are. If you’re healing from rejection, rebuilding confidence, and learning to journal with God, this one is for you. Follow the podcast for weekly encouragement, join my Self-Love Newsletter for journaling tips in your inbox, and come find your people inside the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle community (link below). Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! For Live Co-Journaling & Women support circle...Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! ...

    20 min
  3. Stop Replaying the Hurt: Try This Prayer Journaling Prompt

    FEB 21

    Stop Replaying the Hurt: Try This Prayer Journaling Prompt

    Send a text Stop replaying the hurt on repeat—and start finding peace again. In this episode of The Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, you’ll learn how to break the overthinking loop with a simple prayer-journaling prompt rooted in Philippians 4:6–7 (KJV). We’ll walk through Hannah’s story (1 Samuel 1:6–13) and talk about why your mind replays pain, what God says about anxiety and rumination, and how to bring the moment back to Him—one page at a time. You’ll leave with two clear journaling prompts, a practical “replay replacement” practice, and one action step you can use this week to calm your thoughts and heal your heart with God. ✨ Ready for steady support? Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle community on Skool (link below. Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! For Live Co-Journaling & Women support circle...Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! ...

    21 min
  4. Matthew 10:29-31: Stop Self Abandoning Start Self-Respect

    FEB 12

    Matthew 10:29-31: Stop Self Abandoning Start Self-Respect

    Send a text Matthew 10:29–31 — Stop Self-Abandonment, Start Self-Respect Have you been showing up for everyone else… but quietly leaving yourself behind? In this episode, we sit with Matthew 10:29–31 and the powerful reminder that if God notices sparrows, He absolutely notices you. We’ll talk about what self-abandonment looks like (especially for women who overgive and overthink), why it happens, and how to practice self-respect in a way that’s faith-filled—not selfish. You’ll also get a simple journaling moment and a practical action step for the week to help you stop disappearing and start honoring what God values: you. Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! For Live Co-Journaling & Women support circle...Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! ...

    21 min
  5. How Do I Practice Self-Love God’s Way?

    FEB 5

    How Do I Practice Self-Love God’s Way?

    Send a text Have you ever wondered, How do I practice self-love God’s way—without guilt, fear, or feeling selfish? In this episode of the Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we gently unpack the difference between cultural self-love and biblical self-love rooted in God’s stewardship. If you’re a Christian woman who struggles with self-worth, boundaries, burnout, or people-pleasing, this conversation is for you. We’ll talk honestly about why self-love often feels uncomfortable in faith spaces, how boundaries protect your God-given worth, and what Scripture really says about loving yourself. You’ll also be guided through a reflective journaling practice to help you hear God’s heart for you in this season. This episode blends Scripture, emotional health, real-life examples, and journaling prompts to help you move from guilt to clarity—and from exhaustion to peace. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why self-love isn’t selfish—but biblical stewardshipHow self-worth and boundaries work together in a healthy faith lifeWhat Jesus meant when He said, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39)How guilt around rest and boundaries often signals deeper beliefsPractical ways to practice self-love God’s way—without apologyA guided journaling moment to reflect, reset, and reconnect with GodJoin the Self-Love Journaling With God Circle Community on Skool A safe, faith-filled space where women are learning to love themselves, grow with God, and walk this journey together—one page and one prayer at a time. 👉 Click HERE Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! For Live Co-Journaling & Women support circle...Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! ...

    16 min
  6. Stop Explaining: Biblical Boundaries That Protect Peace

    JAN 29

    Stop Explaining: Biblical Boundaries That Protect Peace

    Send a text Ever feel like you have to explain your “no” until you’re exhausted—just to keep the peace? In this episode, Boundaries Are Biblical: Protecting Your Peace Without Explaining, we’re having a real, faith-rooted conversation about why boundaries aren’t selfish… they’re stewardship. We’ll walk through Nehemiah’s powerful boundary moment—“I am doing a great work, and I cannot come down” (Nehemiah 6:3)—and learn how to stay steady when people try to pull you into guilt, urgency, or emotional pressure. You’ll also learn how your nervous system responds to stress (that tight chest, racing thoughts, people-pleasing spiral), and how healthy boundaries help you return to peace—body, mind, and spirit. You’ll leave with practical, everyday boundary scripts, a simple way to tell the difference between guilt and conviction, and journaling prompts to help you stop over-explaining and start honoring the life God entrusted to you. In this episode, we cover: Why boundaries are biblical (and what they are really for)How over-explaining can be a form of self-abandonmentSimple boundary scripts you can use immediatelyA guided journaling practice to identify where your peace is leakingAnchor Scripture: Nehemiah 6:3 — “I am doing a great work, and I cannot come down.”Proverbs 4:23 — “Above all else, guard your heart…”Next Step: Join My Community 💛 If this episode helped you, don’t do your healing alone. Come join me in the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle community on Skool—a place to keep growing with God, practice tools that protect your peace, and be supported by other women in their healing season. ✅ Join here or click the link in the show notes. Listen + Share: If you know a woman who keeps coming down off her “wall” to keep everyone else comfortable—send this episode to her. It might be the permission she didn’t know she needed. Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! For Live Co-Journaling & Women support circle...Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! ...

    27 min
  7. Anxiety Isn’t You—It’s a Signal

    JAN 22

    Anxiety Isn’t You—It’s a Signal

    Send a text Have you ever felt anxiety hit your body first—tight chest, racing thoughts, that “something’s wrong” feeling—before you could even explain why? In today’s episode of The Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we’re gently reframing anxiety: it’s not your identity… It’s a signal. Together, we’ll decode what your anxiety may be trying to protect you from and learn how to respond with compassion—with God. You’ll hear a faith-rooted, practical perspective that blends Scripture and psychology, plus a simple step-by-step journaling flow to help you move from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What do I need right now?” We’ll also anchor in God’s Word with calming verses and one small action step you can take today to support your nervous system and your heart. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why anxiety shows up (and what it’s really trying to tell you)How God responds to overwhelm with gentleness (Elijah’s story)A “rejoice or adjust” journaling check-in—without shameScripture anchors to steady your mind and soothe your bodyOne small, doable step to respond with compassionAnchor Story: Elijah’s overwhelmed moment — 1 Kings 19:4–13 Scripture anchors: Psalm 34:18, 1 Peter 5:7, Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:6–7 ✨ Ready for support and sisterhood on this journey? Come join my Self-Love Journaling with God Circle—a warm community of women in their healing season. You’ll get support from other sisters and live co-journaling weekly, so you don’t have to do the heart-work alone. Next step: Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle (details in the episode/link where you’re listening). Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! For Live Co-Journaling & Women support circle...Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! ...

    20 min
  8. How to Quiet Loud Thoughts With God’s Truth

    JAN 15

    How to Quiet Loud Thoughts With God’s Truth

    Send a text Do your thoughts get louder when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or trying to do the “right” thing? In this episode of the Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we talk about how to quiet loud thoughts with God’s truth—without shame, forcing positivity, or pretending you’re fine. Through Scripture, gentle teaching, and a guided journaling practice, you’ll learn how to stop mental spirals, separate anxiety from truth, and anchor your heart in God’s peace when your mind feels restless. This episode is for the woman who loves God—but feels worn down by overthinking, self-judgment, and anxiety. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why anxious and loud thoughts don’t mean you’re weak or failingHow to discern between emotional noise and God’s steady truthWhat Scripture really means by “taking thoughts captive.”A simple journaling practice to calm anxiety and renew your mindNext Step: You Don’t Have to Do This Alone If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to invite you into my Self-Love Journaling With God Circle—a faith-filled community where we journal together live, process emotions with God, and stay anchored in His truth when our thoughts get loud. Inside the Circle, you’ll find: Guided co-journaling sessionsBiblical encouragement and emotional supportA safe space to grow in self-love, faith, and confidenceJOIN MY SELF-LOVE JOURNALING WITH GOD CIRCLE Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! For Live Co-Journaling & Women support circle...Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! ...

    15 min

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Self-Love Journaling with God is a faith-based podcast for women who are in a healing season and desire peace, clarity, and deeper spiritual growth. This Christian self-love podcast invites you to learn how to love yourself through God’s love, renew your mind with Scripture, and grow in your identity in Christ—one journal page at a time. Hosted by Shawnda Dewberry, licensed clinician and Christian journaling guide, each episode blends faith-based journaling, psychology-informed insight, and Bible journaling prompts to support emotional healing with God. Through gentle reflection, prayer journaling, and guided journaling with God, you’ll explore self-worth, overcome negative self-talk, and learn to see yourself the way God sees you. This podcast is for women seeking Christian encouragement, healing emotional wounds, and walking closely with God through a self-love journey rooted in faith. If you’re looking for a Christian podcast for women that combines spiritual journaling, Scripture, and practical tools for growth, this space is for you.